BoardCQ™ Quiz

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First Name* This field is required.
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Last Name* This field is required.
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Email* This field is required.
example@example.com
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Organization* This field is required.
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1. When the CEO/Executive Director proposes a significant organizational change, your board typically:* This field is required.
A. Takes charge and creates detailed implementation plans
B. Works with the CEO/ED to refine and execute the proposal
C. Asks for regular updates and approves next steps
D. Expresses discomfort and delays making decisions
E. Raises multiple objections and looks for ways to maintain current practices
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2. During times of change, how does your board spend most of its meeting time?* This field is required.
A. Actively planning and directing change initiatives
B. Engaging in strategic discussions with leadership
C. Reviewing progress reports and metrics
D. Discussing unrelated matters or postponing change-related agenda items
E. Debating why change isn't necessary or feasible
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3. When it comes to communicating about organizational change, your board:* This field is required.
A. Takes the lead in messaging to all stakeholders
B. Collaborates with staff leadership on communication strategy
C. Receives and reviews communication plans
D. Prefers to minimize discussion of changes
E. Expresses skepticism or negativity to stakeholders
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4. How does your board respond when additional resources are needed for change initiatives?* This field is required.
A. Proactively identifies and secures new resources
B. Partners with staff to develop resource plans and fundraising strategies
C. Reviews and approves resource requests as presented
D. Hesitates to commit resources until they understand the risk, asking repeatedly for more information
E. Questions whether resources could be better spent maintaining current operations
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5. When stakeholders express concerns about organizational changes, your board:* This field is required.
A. Directly manages stakeholder relationships and addresses concerns
B. Works with the CEO/ED to develop response strategies
C. Requests updates on how staff is handling stakeholder concerns
D. Hopes the concerns will resolve themselves over time
E. Uses stakeholder concerns to justify stopping or slowing change
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Calculation
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